Best Whale Watching Tours in Cabo San Lucas
9 experiences found
Each winter, thousands of humpback and gray whales migrate to the warm waters around Los Cabos to breed and calve. Watching these magnificent creatures breach and play is a bucket-list experience. Peak season runs December through April, with February and March offering the best sightings.
4-Hour Luxury Cabo Sailing Boat Tour
All-inclusive catamaran cruise past Land's End with snorkeling, paddleboarding, gourmet lunch and open bar
Why we recommend it: Dolphin and whale watching (seasonal)
Cabo San Lucas Whale Watching
Seasonal whale safari with marine experts using hydrophones to track humpback and gray whales (Dec-Apr)
Why we recommend it: Humpback & gray whale sightings
Cabo Shark Snorkeling Tour
Thrilling shark encounter snorkeling with makos, blues, hammerheads and silky sharks guided by marine biologists
Why we recommend it: Multiple shark species encounters
Glass-Bottom Boat Tour
One-hour relaxing tour to Land's End with underwater viewing through glass panels
Why we recommend it: Possible whale sightings (Dec-Apr)
Luxury Two-Bay Snorkel (Cabo Catamaran)
Double-deck catamaran cruise to two pristine snorkeling bays with lunch, open bar and paddleboarding
Why we recommend it: Dolphin & whale sightings (seasonal)
Snorkeling at Chileno Bay & Santa María
Fantastic snorkeling in protected coves with colorful tropical fish, rays, turtles and thriving coral reefs
Why we recommend it: Seasonal whale sightings (Dec-Apr) during boat trip
Solmar Beach (Playa Solmar)
Pacific-facing beach famous for sunsets and whale watching (January-March) - beautiful but no swimming
Why we recommend it: Gray whale watching (January-March)
Whale Watching Tours
Winter whale migration with guaranteed humpback and gray whale sightings, mothers with calves
Why we recommend it: Guaranteed whale sightings (peak season)
Whale Watching Tours (Family)
Prime whale-watching destination with guaranteed humpback and gray whale sightings Dec-Apr
Why we recommend it: Seasonal Dec-Apr whale migration
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